{"id":11152,"date":"2022-01-29T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-28T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.effinity.fr\/blog\/developing-a-roi-strategy-on-pinterest\/"},"modified":"2026-01-05T09:54:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-05T08:54:10","slug":"developing-a-roi-strategy-on-pinterest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.effinity.fr\/en\/blog\/developing-a-roi-strategy-on-pinterest\/","title":{"rendered":"Pinterest E-commerce advertising: complete method for a ROI strategy"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>From branding to performance: exploiting purchase intent<\/h2>\n<p>While there&#8217;s no longer any debate about the benefits of integrating this channel into your media mix<strong>(see our article on<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.effinity.fr\/blog\/pourquoi-faire-publicite-sur-pinterest\/\"> <strong>why advertise on Pinterest<\/strong><\/a>), the real question for e-tailers is now operational: how to turn this audience into concrete, measurable sales?<\/p>\n<p>Pinterest differs radically from other social networks in the mindset of its users. Here, commercial intent isn&#8217;t secondary, it&#8217;s at the heart of usage. Users are active &#8220;planners&#8221;. Capturing their attention at this early stage enables us not only to stay ahead of the competition, but above all to reach a target with very high added value.   <\/p>\n<p>Beyond audience volume, it&#8217;s the economic indicators that make Pinterest a ROI growth lever for e-commerce:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Greater purchasing power:<\/strong> With a high concentration of CSP+ and parents, the audience has the means to achieve its ambitions (decoration, fashion, travel, equipment).<\/li>\n<li><strong>High &#8220;basket value&#8221;:<\/strong> The project mentality translates into real spending. Final shopping baskets are on average <strong>30% higher in value<\/strong> than those from other social platforms. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>So it&#8217;s no longer a question of whether to go there, but how to<a href=\"https:\/\/www.effinity.fr\/expertise\/agence-ads\/social-ads-smo\/agence-pinterest-ads\/\"> structure your Pinterest Ads campaigns<\/a> to guide this user from inspiration to final purchase.<\/p>\n<h2>The architecture of a successful strategy: the 3-axis model<\/h2>\n<p>To maximize return on investment (ROI), improvisation doesn&#8217;t work. It&#8217;s essential to segment audiences according to their maturity. We recommend a framework based on three complementary axes:  <\/p>\n<h3>Focus 1: Acquisition<\/h3>\n<p>The aim is to win over new audiences who don&#8217;t yet know your brand but are interested in your world.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Interests &amp; Keywords:<\/strong> combine these two targeting methods to reach large, qualified audiences.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lookalike:<\/strong> use Seed Data (your customer data) to find marketing twins on the platform.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Shopping campaigns:<\/strong> deploy your product catalog to let the algorithm present the most relevant items automatically.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Focus 2: Retargeting<\/h3>\n<p>This is where the final conversion often takes place. It&#8217;s all about re-engaging users who have shown an initial interest. <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Pinterest engagement:<\/strong> target people who have clicked or saved your pins.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Website visitors:<\/strong> re-target your site&#8217;s traffic (essential for ROI).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dynamic Retargeting (DPA)<\/strong>: the most powerful lever for e-commerce, automatically displaying the exact product viewed by the customer or added to the shopping cart.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Area 3: Loyalty<\/h3>\n<p>Don&#8217;t neglect your existing base. By importing your customer lists (CRM), you can create exclusive campaigns to encourage repeat purchases, introduce a new collection or reinforce Brand Loyalty. <\/p>\n<h2>Targeting and formats: the performance toolbox<\/h2>\n<p>The effectiveness of a campaign depends on the alchemy between precise targeting and the right advertising format.<\/p>\n<h3>Strategic targeting options<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sociodemographic:<\/strong> the basic filter (age, gender, location).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Interests:<\/strong> to appeal to enthusiasts of decoration, fashion, DIY, etc.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Keywords:<\/strong> Pto capture a specific search intent.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Expert advice:<\/strong> On Pinterest, using keywords alone often limits volume too much. For acquisition, always combine <strong>Keywords + Interests<\/strong> in the same ad group. <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>CRM database &amp; similar:<\/strong> Leverage your own data.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Must-have advertising formats<\/h3>\n<p>Once you have defined your audience, choose the right vehicle:<\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><strong>Standard pin:<\/strong> The native format par excellence.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Carousel:<\/strong> Ideal for storytelling or displaying a range (up to 5 cards).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Video :<\/strong> An under-exploited format that captures attention in the flow at an often competitive cost.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Collection:<\/strong> An immersive format (main visual + products below).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Shopping &amp; DPA:<\/strong> The pure conversion format, dynamically linked to your product flow.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Creation: the 3 pillars of a pin that converts<\/h2>\n<p>On Pinterest, advertising is &#8220;native&#8221;: it resembles organic content. To generate clicks, your visual must do the commercial work. <\/p>\n<p>Unlike Facebook, there isn&#8217;t always a call-to-action button added by the interface. You need to integrate it into the design. <\/p>\n<p>All high-performance creations must respect the 3-element rule:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>The logo:<\/strong> centered or at the top, for immediate identification.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The hook:<\/strong> a short sentence that highlights the benefit or offer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>CTA (Call to Action):<\/strong> a fake button integrated into the visual (e.g. &#8220;Buy&#8221;, &#8220;See offer&#8221;).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Mobile-First is mandatory:<\/strong> the majority of traffic is mobile. Your texts must be readable on a small screen without having to zoom in. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Further information:<\/strong> Optimizing creations and formats can now be assisted by technology. Find out how<a href=\"https:\/\/www.effinity.fr\/blog\/pinterest-performance-booster-campagnes-ads-ia\/\"> <strong>AI and new Pinterest tools boost performance<\/strong><\/a> in our dedicated article. <\/p>\n<h2>Analysis and control: understanding the &#8220;Double Click<\/h2>\n<p>The #1 mistake beginners make is misinterpreting clicks on Pinterest. There are often two stages to the journey: <\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Click on the pin:<\/strong> the user opens the image in a larger format (this is engagement).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Outbound Click:<\/strong> the user clicks to your site.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>It&#8217;s the &#8220;Outgoing Click&#8221; that should be your priority KPI for traffic.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Performance benchmarks (e-commerce)<\/h3>\n<p><em>These figures are observed averages and may vary by sector.<\/em><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Metric<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Average Estimated Value<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>CPM<\/strong> (Cost\/Mile)<\/td>\n<td>3 &#8211; 6 \u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>CPC<\/strong> (outgoing click)<\/td>\n<td>0,20 &#8211; 0,40 \u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>CPA<\/strong> (Cost\/Purchase)<\/td>\n<td>15 &#8211; 40 \u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>ROAS<\/strong> (Return on advertising)<\/td>\n<td>2,5 &#8211; 5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><em>Recommended rating: 30d post-click, 30d post-commitment, 7d post-view.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Steering Tips<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Algorithmic patience:<\/strong> don&#8217;t cut a campaign for 15 days. The algorithm needs this learning phase. <\/li>\n<li><strong>Budget management:<\/strong> avoid sudden variations (+\/- 50% of budget) that reset the learning process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Launch checklist<\/h2>\n<p>Ready to get started? Here&#8217;s your roadmap so you don&#8217;t forget anything: <\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Business account:<\/strong> create your advertising account (no need to animate the organic account first).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pinterest tag:<\/strong> install the pixel on your site and configure the events (PageView, AddCart, Buy). This is the basis of all data feedback. <\/li>\n<li><strong>Product Catalog:<\/strong> import your product feed. This is essential to activate Shopping formats and Dynamic Retargeting. <\/li>\n<li><strong>CRM Audiences:<\/strong> import your customer database (for exclusion or loyalty).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Optimized creatives:<\/strong> check the presence of the logo, text and CTA on your visuals.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Structure:<\/strong> define your campaigns according to the 3 axes (Acquisition \/ Retargeting \/ Loyalty).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Conclusion: sustainable growth<\/h2>\n<p>Success on Pinterest can&#8217;t be improvised. It requires a method: structure your account according to the customer journey, look after your visuals for mobile, and analyze the right KPIs (outbound clicks). <\/p>\n<p>By adopting this &#8220;agnostic&#8221; approach (test &amp; learn) and accepting the specificities of the platform, Pinterest becomes a powerful engine capable of connecting your brand to a qualified audience long before your competitors. If you&#8217;d like some help with your e-commerce strategy on Pinterest, don&#8217;t hesitate to call on the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.effinity.fr\/expertise\/agence-ads\/social-ads-smo\/agence-pinterest-ads\/\"> experts at our Pinterest Ads agency<\/a>! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From branding to performance: exploiting purchase intent While there&#8217;s no  [&#8230;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":19555,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[82],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-11152","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-ads-tips"],"acf":[],"modified_by":null,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.effinity.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11152","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.effinity.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.effinity.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.effinity.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.effinity.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11152"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.effinity.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11152\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":19559,"href":"https:\/\/www.effinity.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11152\/revisions\/19559"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.effinity.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/19555"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.effinity.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11152"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.effinity.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11152"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.effinity.fr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11152"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}